Help finding a Programmable Remote control that Supports both BlueTooth and InfraRed

[nontechmike]

Recently upgraded from Sky HD+ to SkyQ but this causes a problem with my Harmony Programmable Remote Controller as it only controls via IR.   I really like the voice search/instruction capability you get with the SkyQ BT remote - I understand if a pair with an IR Sky remote I loose the voice capability.  So the challenge is to find a Programmable remote that supports both IR and BT and also supports Sky voice instruction.

I have a new Sony KD55AG9 Android TV and a rather old Sony DAVIS50 Theatre Sound system. Both require IR remotes

So I am looking for a single remote that will allow me to control all 3 devices and supports SkyQ voice control - any ideas/suggestions?

[Pascale_F]

Hi Mike, 

It might be best to contact Sony Support about this.

Thanks,

Pascale

[royabrown2 · Accepted solution]

A Logitech Harmony Elite with Alexa?

[LightFoot]

Hi @nontechmike 

I use two Harmony Hubs remotes (Elite & Companion) to control my Apple TV’s by Bluetooth. However the chances of you finding a programmable remote with Bluetooth which feature voice control are frankly zero. I doubt if you will find one with a microphone.

Like you, I use my Sky Q voice remote occasionally to perform searches but use my Harmony remotes programmed for all my day to day commands on Sky Q. You can only pair one voice remote to each Sky Q box but you can pair as many IR only remotes as you like.

Note I also use Alexa to start and stop activities on the Harmony Hub and can change channels to one of my favourites on Sky Q.